Communion, Grape Juice, and Hat-Head: A 14-Year-Old’s Petty Revenge in a Georgia Church
Revenge is a dish best served… lukewarm grape juice? Dive into the delightfully petty world of r/PettyRevenge, where even the holiest of rituals aren’t safe from teenage mischief. Today’s tale stars a 14-year-old nonbinary narrator (u/Mushroomz_Of_Doom), a forgetful pastor dad, and the sacred art of messing up someone’s hair when you’ve been wronged.
If you’ve ever been promised something important by a parent—only to be forgotten at the crucial moment—you’ll find yourself rooting for this subtle, slightly chaotic, and completely relatable act of family-level vengeance.
The Setup: Communion, Confusion, and Forgotten Promises
Our story begins in Georgia. That’s Georgia, USA—not the country, as our narrator is quick to clarify (because yes, the internet will ask). Every first Sunday of the month, their dad leads the congregation through communion. Last month, dad said, “Sure, you can help next time!” This month? Not even a nod in their direction. Someone else got the gig. Ouch.
To an outsider, this might seem minor. But as anyone who’s ever been 14 (or had a 14-year-old) knows, these moments matter. As u/CrackNHack wondered, “What did he even do to deserve this?” Well, as OP patiently explained, “He forgot he said I could help this month.” Sometimes, all it takes for petty revenge to bloom is a little parental forgetfulness.
The Petty Plot: Hand-Holding and Hat-Heads
With the communion snub still fresh, our narrator hatches a plan—in true, low-stakes r/PettyRevenge fashion. After church, the family usually joins hands for a singing prayer. Dad and child, side by side, hands clasped in familial harmony. Not this time! Instead, OP grabs mom’s hand and strategically positions their “litter siblings” (as a typo-turned-meme called them) between themselves and dad.
That’s not all. After prayer, OP goes for the ultimate dad sabotage: messing up his hair and stealing his hat. For those unfamiliar, dad’s hat is not just a fashion statement—it’s a necessity. As OP revealed in the comments, “My dad also usually wears a hat cause his hair is messy and he doesn't really brush his hair unless he needs to (ex: going to church).” Imagine the horror: a pastor, post-service, hatless and tousled.
The Internet Reacts: Typos, Traditions, and Teenage Tactics
The r/PettyRevenge hive mind had a field day. Some were confused. “Not sure what I just read,” admitted u/G66-6, while others marveled at the wholesome mischief. “That's the cutest petty revenge I've ever read,” gushed u/HarleenEndless.
The accidental “litter siblings” typo became an instant classic. “I found the typo ‘litter siblings’ entertaining, and so apt for some of those ‘quiver full’ types,” joked u/Alexis_J_M. Someone else quipped, “You don't know, maybe they're puppies, lol.” OP graciously admitted the slip and promised to fix it, earning extra internet points for self-awareness.
Of course, there were questions about the church itself. “In most denominations, there are specific guidelines as to who can serve communion,” noted u/Picture-Select. But OP clarified: in their dad’s church, helping out is a family affair, grape juice instead of wine and all. As u/wild_bronco96 joked, “Ah yes, I remember the story of Jesus turning water into grape juice. I believe it’s in the book of Welchs.”
And then, the meta-commentary. “I think more people outside of the US are aware of both the country and the US state than inside the US,” noted u/KeggyFulabier, getting philosophical about geography, while u/Grrerrb added, “As an American I think more people outside the US are aware of just about everything than inside the US.” You can always count on Reddit to turn a story about hand-holding into a debate about global awareness.
Is Petty Revenge Ever Too Petty?
Some commenters wondered if this even counted as revenge. “Where is the petty revenge? You messed up his hair and didn't hold his hand. OH MY???!!!!” asked u/Icy-Mix-6550, perhaps expecting something more dramatic (communion wine pranks, anyone?). But as OP replied, “Eh, more or less just me being petty, lol. I just thought r/pettyrevenge would be the best place to put it in.”
And that’s really the beauty of petty revenge: it doesn’t have to be big to be satisfying. Sometimes, it’s about making your dad look a little less polished, or letting him wonder why he’s not in the hand-holding rotation. As u/agmccall summed up, “This should not be in pettyrevenge, it should be in childish revenge”—but isn’t that half the fun?
The Takeaway: Family, Faith, and Finding Your Moment
At its heart, this post isn’t about church politics, haircare, or even grape juice. It’s about the tiny ways we assert ourselves in the most familiar places—our families. Whether you’re a pastor’s kid in Georgia or just someone who’s ever felt overlooked, there’s something universal in this harmless act of rebellion.
And as the comments show, the internet is here for it—typos, traditions, and all.
What’s the pettiest thing you’ve ever done for revenge? Did your parents ever forget a promise, and how did you respond? Sound off below, and remember: sometimes, the smallest acts make the biggest memories. Even if all you did was mess up your dad’s hair.
Original Reddit Post: Communion.